The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-17


commercial center without rival
south OF the Odio river; that the COM
pletion OF the Birmingham railroad
will give to Memphis coal and iron
cheaper than 1t can be had at the
greatest manufacturing cities OF the
North; state also the real rate OF taxa
ton upon q basis OF sctual values.
State these aud other important facts
inplain language without exaggsraiion,
and to do this effectively use a map as
follows:
Slxth.-0n the back Of letter sheet
OF ordinary size have q Autograph
map printed, which will show by con-
centric circles Memphis in its geo.
graphical relations to its tributary ter
ritory for distance Of 200 miles from
the center. On one corner show the
statistics Of mortality in resident pop
u.atlon from the year 1880. On an
other correr print o letter from the
Superintendent OF the Birmingham
railroad, in which he may state the
terms upon which coal and iron may
be delivered at Memphis from the
Alabama mines. Fill up the remain
ing corners systematically with statis-
tics Of trade, banks, etc. (; then upon
paper having this map on the back,
print your business card, and use 1t
in all your correspondence.
observation-disclosures to our city every
stranger who may visit us, with what
ever honorable purpose; treat them
with refined urbanity, generous hos
pitality, and cordial readiness to re-
ceive and adopt them as friends and
fellow citizens upon the broad basis Of
their real merit.
Resolred, That the foregoing be
recommended to the public, ard par
ticularly to the committee appointed
at the meeti g Of April 9Th, as fairly
exhibiting programme of progress,
and ways and means early practicable,
whereby Memphis may become at an
early dav the great city OF the Mis-
sissippi Nalley.
RESOLUTIONS DISGUISED.
Col. Fleece advoc lted the adoption
OF the preamble and resolutions, and
stated that the belt railroad and spur
track to manufacturing houses along
the line would be a great saving of
freight and other expenses. The drive
around the city aud the public
parks would add to pleasure as we'll
as business. We must advertise to
the world the health of Memphis, and
show that 1t is one of the healthiest
places in the United States. Another
thing is necessary in the way Of ad-
vertising Memphis, and that was a
map of Memphis, which he had pre-.
pared without charge and which
could be impressed on the back OF a
letter sheet, autographed, and display
ing concentric circles 200 miles wide
and to be used in general correspond
ence.
Mr.. McDougal made a motion to re-
fer the resolutions to the special com.
mittee appointed at the meeting held
April 9th.
Mr.. w. R. Moore eaid he favored
the adoption OF the resolutions, but he
did not indorse that resolution with
reference to the public health, The
unhealthy conditions of Memphis were
removed when the Wsring sewerage
system was adopted and carried out.
As to the resolution with reference to
Memphis and surrounding country
becoming the chief cotton producing
market OF the world, he said: Take a
radius of 200 miles around Memphis,
inside OF which there are 80, 424, $3.50
acres OF land, the richest 200 mile sgri-
cultural country in the United States.
How many bales Of cotton shonld be
raised inside this district? A bale to
the acre would produce 100000
bales; one.hslf OF a bale to the acre
would produce 100000 bales; one
fourth OF bale to the acre would pro-
duce 20,000,000 bales, and one. eighth Of
a bale to the acre would produce TO-.
100000 bales. The world at present
consumes but 100000 bales Of cot
ten per annum, and we can grow
within radius of 200 miles all tie
CO ton the world needs. This Is all he
had to say.
Mr.. Harry Hill followed, and spoke
as 10 the necessity of advertising
Memphis in every respect. We have
great country, and our efforts should
be to induce capitalists to come here
and locate. The past history OF the
city shows its progress and greatness.
Memphis is the hub Of the cotton
trade of the country; is railroad
center and distributing point for the
South and Sjutheat. The Birming-
ham railroad will bring here coal and
iron cheap, and then we can become
great manufacturing centsr-one OF
the or est in the South. The Mis-
sissippi Valley railway between here
and ViCksburg opened up great
grain as well rs cotton growing couu-
try. There are destructionists here
who have driven away millions OF
dollars Of capital from Memphis. They
drove away the men who wanted to
bay the street railways, which would
turn loose our local capital and into
other channels. They also drove away
men who wanted to furnish Memphis
with pure and wholesome clear water
to the people, instead of the filthy
stuff they now have to use. Mr.. Hill
made a stirring speech, and was loud
ly applsuded.
Mr., VanHoose, Of Birmingham, wal
the mex speaker. He referred to the
fact that he was 9 birmingham boy,
aud the people of Birmingham COZ.
daily invited the iron horse now COM
Ing from Memphis. The Birmingham
people wanted to get nearer to Mem.
phis. AS to manufactures, ths only
way 10 secure them in Memphis was
TO put down dollar for dollar with for.
eign capitalists, 60 as to induce them
to invest, and then you will zee smoke
stacks along the line Of your belt rail.
way.
A RAILROAD STORM.
Mr.. Lehman said it goes without
saying that every citizen rejoicss to
see the spirit now pervadiug the peo-
pie OF Memphis, and he offered reso-
luton in lieu of the resolution pre-
sented by Col. Fleece, with reference
10 giving all necessary support to rail.
roads, etc, namely: To give moral
support to all railroads, but opposed
to State, county or municipal aid to
railroads In any shape or form.
Mr., ]. 8. Petit moved to lay Mr..
Lehman's resolution In lieu on the
table.